Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
BY LA RINA (5) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m last start, running on from midfield and beaten 2.5L. MIGHTY NORA (7) is a key chance on prior form, with a 3rd at Oaklawn over 1207m beaten 2L before a wide-margin 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m. BEAUXBATONS (4) showed speed on debut at Laurel Park over 1207m, led midrace and held 6th beaten 6.3L, and can give a sight. LITTLE BIT ANGEL (1) was 6th here over 1207m on debut, beaten 8.1L, and can improve from the inside draw.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Candy Ride drawn barrier 1 for Thomas Drury Jr with Edgar Morales up. Last start 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 8.1L on FT, after settling back from barrier 9 with 53.5kg. Meets the same trip second-up off 27 days and gets a significant barrier improvement. Can improve.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Twirling Candy out of Kidoro. Draws barrier 2 with Tyler Gaffalione riding for Brendan P. Walsh at 53.5kg. Setup looks tidy from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-up after 236 days and gets blinkers on. Last start 10th of 10 at Keeneland over 1308m on 10 Oct, beaten 39.3L on FT, with 51.7kg at $41 behind Lady Valor. Drops 0.2kg and draws barrier 3 with Summer Pauly up for Ed Moger Jr. Can improve.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Evin A Roman | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 39.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 20-day turnaround. Last start 6th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 6.3L in a Maiden Special Weight, racing handy early before weakening behind Brief Affair with 53.5kg. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 4, with Joel Rosario taking over. Can improve.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 27-day break after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 2.5L in a Maiden Special Weight with 53.5kg. Closed from back in the run and sticks to the same trip from barrier 5 with Axel Concepcion again riding for Michael A. Tomlinson. Earlier runs included 5th over 1408m and 5th at 1207m as a juvenile, both at the same track. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with consecutive 5th placings at Oaklawn Park over 1207m, most recently on 1 May in a Maiden Claiming 78, beaten 7.3L after settling midfield. Prior run on 18 Apr was a 5th in a Maiden Claiming 77, beaten 4.1L, holding position throughout. Now a 3YO filly for Ron Moquett, draws barrier 6 with Rafael Bejarano and carries 53.5kg, up 2.8kg; blinkers go on. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark this prep with 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr and 3rd at Oaklawn over 1207m on 14 Mar at $3.50. Last start 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 12.6L on fast going with 53.5kg. Three placings from seven starts and placed twice at this trip. Can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| - | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-6-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 445 days. Last start 10th of 10 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 15 Mar, beaten 18.8L on fast going at $4.50 with 49kg. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 15 Feb on a sloppy track, beaten 3.8L at $16 with 47.5kg behind Vanilla. Blinkers go on; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 445 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph M Romero | 49kg | - | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Joseph M Romero | 47.5kg | - | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |